Consumer Complaint Detail

SUBARU / WRX / 2003

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004273188 Incident Date: May, 05 2004
Consumer's City: DEALE Consumer's State: MD
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Subaru of America, Inc.
Model Name: WRX Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JF1GD29603G Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 05 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 02 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Vehicle abs unnecessarily engages and increases the stopping distance when tires roll over bumps, wavy pavement or holes. it requires quick release of brake pedal and reengagement to deactivate abs and be able to stop adequately. potential for accident if stopping distance is longer than required stopping distance. i can replicate the problem consistently when driving over rail crossings.